I thought this was a fascinating book about this unsolved problem that many famous and less-famous scientists of the day attempted to solve. A really interesting look at the science and politics of the eighteenth century. Plus, this book is accessible in language (you don't have to be a scientist), short in length, and also manages to throw humor in.

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I enjoyed this one, too -- especially in advance of our trip to Greenwich this fall. I linked to your review from mine, today: http://www.joyweesemoll.com/2014/08/01/the-illustrated-longitude-by-dava-sobel-bookreview-brifri/